Be Prepared for SNAP Changes

Adults without young kids who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) must show that they spend at least 80 hours per month working, job training through Michigan Works!, or a combination of both. Instead of working or training, you can volunteer for a nonprofit or community organization. To calculate the number of hours to volunteer, divide your monthly SNAP benefits by 13.73 (Michigan’s minimum wage). Every 3 years, you receive 3 months where you can still get SNAP even if you didn’t report your hours. Click here for more information.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan is coordinating with local nonprofit and community partners to provide volunteerism support for individuals needing volunteer service confirmations. 

If you are a volunteer, click here for:

• A list of preferred partners that are prepared to provide community service verifications
• Volunteer opportunities hosted by preferred partners
• Instructions on how to report your community service
• Additional volunteerism resources

If you are a nonprofit or community organization, click here for:

• Information on joining the preferred partner list
• A template service confirmation letter
• Additional Volunteer Portal and volunteerism resources